Industry News
Transgrid to deploy synchronous condensers for NSW grid
The installation of synchronous condensers on the NSW transmission network is being done to support grid stability as it transitions to renewables. [ + ]
BHP joins trial of lower-emissions copper supply chain tracking
Trial aims to show trusted traceability of lower-GHG copper ore through the value chain to copper cable implementation. [ + ]
ABB to modernise automation at Pelican Point Power Station
The Pelican Point Power Station near Adelaide provides approximately 50% of South Australia's annual thermal power generation needs. [ + ]
Government statement sets goals for Australia's space industry
The federal government has announced a new Statement on Space to make clear its vision for the space sector. [ + ]
Solar breakthrough replaces indium with tin
A Monash University research team researchers has built the first commercially-sized solar cell that doesn't rely on the scarce and expensive metal indium. [ + ]
Telix Pharmaceuticals opens combined manufacturing and treatment facility
A new Melbourne facility aims to combine research, treatment and sovereign manufacturing of new radiopharmaceutical cancer treatments. [ + ]
Monash University launches critical minerals initiative
Demand for critical minerals is surging, and geopolitical competition is intensifying, yet Australia's processing capacity is falling behind. [ + ]
TeamViewer brings AI to remote assistance AR for frontline workers
TeamViewer has partnered with Microsoft to bring on-device AI capabilities to its Assist AR remote assistance solution for industrial environments. [ + ]
Belden and Tulip partner to gather data from legacy equipment
Most legacy equipment was never designed to be connected, making it difficult to capture reliable, real-time data. [ + ]
Energy and manufacturing future for two Hunter coal sites
The federal and NSW governments have announced draft plans for two Hunter coal mine suites to be repurposed as industrial precincts. [ + ]
Claroty and Frenos partner to reduce OT downtime risk
The partnership with Frenos aims to deliver an integrated solution for industrial organisations to reduce downtime risk in CPS environments. [ + ]
Central Coast food manufacturing hub opens
The federal government recently announced the opening of the Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub on the New South Wales Central Coast. [ + ]
Volvo’s first Australian-made electric trucks roll out
Volvo says the first electric trucks manufactured in Australia by an OEM are now rolling off the production line. [ + ]
WA Government commits $6.5m in funding to local space research
Funds will be distributed over the next four years with a total of $4 million awarded to AROSE Ltd and $2.5 million to Curtin University. [ + ]
Steelmaking returning to Newcastle with Greensteel Australia
Greensteel Australia is investing $500m to build Australia's first new steel mill in more than 30 years at the former Newcastle Steelworks site. [ + ]
